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Water

Redington Beach, Florida

Beach access bill targeting a North Florida county moves forward in House

Listen: A bill advanced in the House today targeting beach access in one county on the panhandle.  It comes as some lawmakers say Walton County was unfairly affected by a 2018 law.   House Bill 6043,...

Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force gives a red tide update

Listen: Florida’s Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force met in St. Petersburg Tuesday and gave an update based on recent satellite images. The task force was reactivated in 2019 by Governor Ron DeSantis to focus on...
SWFWMD board

The state Senate seeks changes to Florida’s water districts

The bill would make changes to the five water management districts, it also deals heavily with Everglades restoration.

Fluoride stays in Hillsborough County water after tie vote by commissioners

Listen: Water in Hillsborough County will continue to have fluoride. This comes after a tie vote from the county commission Wednesday on a mineral that’s received national attention.  Hillsborough County Commissioner Joshua Wostal raised the...

The Problem of Poop

What to do about our sewage spills, leaky septic tanks & stinky beaches. Solving the problem of poop.

The health of Tampa Bay with Justin Tramble (Tampa Bay Waterkeeper)

Join Tanja, Anni and expert guest Justin Tramble of Tampa Bay Waterkeeper to discuss the health of the bay.
aquaculture

EPA wants public comment on a proposed aquaculture project in the Gulf near Sarasota

An aquaculture project is planned for the Gulf of Mexico off of Sarasota County. WMNF's Chris Young has more.
2024 election candidate signs

Election Day conversation with Hillsborough’s Supervisor of Elections

Election Day 2024 in Florida. Hillsborough SoE Craig Latimer plus Orlando Weekly staff reporter McKenna Schueler.
Florida springs

Florida Right to Clean Water amendment petition drive for the ballot in 2026

Organizers plan to get the Right to Clean Water amendment on Florida's 2026 ballot.

Large potential red tide bloom may come to Southwest Florida

Listen: Red tide is a harmful algal bloom that produces a strong odor like rotten eggs, and a large bloom has been detected off the coast of Florida that could contain the algae.  Satellite images show...

Disaster Claims & Recovery: What To Do and Not Do

Jeffrey Chernoff of Insurance and Trust Co., an insurance claims expert, and Paul Hauzer, CEO of  VetCor, a recovery & restoration company, to discussed what to do and not do in the immediate aftermath of...

USF Professor David Himmelgreen “Food as medicine”

The link between food security, poverty and health and well-being is undeniable. A visit with Dr David Himmelgreen professor of anthropology university of South Florida. Founder of The Center for the Advancement of Food Security...
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